Chapter 139: First Arrival in Cao Mansion
Finally waited for Cao Tong's news and invited him to Cao's Mansion as a guest. According to the agreed time, Tang Tong prepared a heavy salute and came to Shenxing Street north of Chaoyang Gate, where Cao's Mansion was located. Coming to the gate of Caofu Zhuhong, Tang Tong personally handed over the name post, and it didn't take long for a housekeeper-like person to come out to greet him.
The housekeeper of Cao's house is surnamed Ren, and he followed the housekeeper to the big living room of Cao's house, and the housekeeper Ren asked Tang Tong to sit down and drink tea first, saying that Gongzi Cao would come in a while. The furnishings of Cao's Mansion are more elegant than those of Xia's Mansion. A businessman's atmosphere. This is related to the personalities of Cao Tong and Xia Zhan, Xia Zhan likes to be flamboyant, and Cao Tong likes to be elegant. Xia Zhan was insatiably greedy and the family business was bleak, and Cao Tong turned officialdom resources into business operations, which was called a Confucian businessman. If you don't study it carefully, it is really difficult for Cao Fu to find out the traces of greedy ink, and it is not something that ordinary people can do, and it really needs people with a lot of brains.
I thought that Cao Tong would take Xia Xunqiu with him, but Cao Tong was the only one who came out. Tang Tong immediately stood up and saluted, "Hello Gongzi Cao!".
Cao Tong just waved his hand, "Lord Tang is very punctual, please take a seat!", Tang Tong waited for Cao Tong to sit down before sitting down.
I didn't expect Cao Tong to come to such a sentence, "I heard that Lord Tang is interested in Miss Qin Xinyi, why did he agree to contact my niece?".
After hearing this, Tang Tong became more calm, and smiled, "It's just that I saved Miss Qin by chance, and I didn't see any results in a thousand ways to please him, so wouldn't it be smoother with Miss Xia?".
Cao Tong stared at Tang Tong, seeing that he was moody, hiding his true thoughts, and didn't care, "Lord Tang is very realistic!" How do you know that my family is so bluffing?".
Tang Tong still didn't change his complexion, "Xia Ge doesn't object, and Cao Gongzi helps him, so why worry about the big thing!".
Cao Tong saw that Tang Tong pointed out the key point, no matter what the purpose was, first see if he got Xia Xunqiu's heart. So once again, "Remember our agreement?".
Tang Tong nodded frequently, "I will never break my promise after the matter is completed!".
"Butler! Take Lord Tang to the garden!", Cao Tong beckoned, and did not mean to accompany him.
Butler Ren came up and was very polite to Tang Tong, "Lord Tang! Please follow me.", Tang Tong said goodbye to Cao Tong and went with Steward Ren.
When he arrived at the garden, Tang Tong saw Xia Junqiu, who was sitting in the pavilion in the garden, and let the housekeeper say goodbye and leave. Tang Tong came to the pavilion and did not forget to salute, "Hello Miss Xia!".
Xia Xunqiu pointed to the seats in the pavilion, "Lord Tang, please take a seat!".
Tang Tong didn't sit down, and somewhat blamed Xia Xunqiu, "Why did Miss Xia hurt me?".
Xia Xunqiu pretended not to understand, "Why did I hurt you?".
"In order to stop Chen Dingxian, you came to entertain me!", with a sad face, people can't bear to look at it directly.
Xia Xunqiu giggled, but he didn't expect Tang Tong to look aggrieved, it was really funny. still wants to take Tang Tong to brush, "I think except for Lan Gongzi, you are not bad!" I kind of care about you now!".
Tang Tong didn't expect Xia Xunqiu to indulge himself like this, and he didn't really take himself to heart, "I'm not good at stubble, I won't cower like Lan Gongzi, it's common to move my hands and feet!", he rubbed his hands together as he spoke, looking eager to try.
That knew that Xia Xunqiu didn't care about Tang Tong's actions, but sighed, "If Lan Gongzi had half of your ghosts and spirits, we wouldn't end up like this!".
Tang Tong was stunned for a moment, put away his hand and sat down, comforting her with some sympathy, "The matter has come to this!" Miss Xia doesn't have to be too sad, isn't there a turn for the better?", the smile was very evil, with an inexplicable selfishness.
Xia Xunqiu looked at Tang Tong with pleading in his eyes, "Can Lord Tang guide me?".
Tang Tong looked at her a little carried away, "I can't wait to marry you, how can I help you?", saying that Tang Tong looked at Xia Xunqiu, seemed to have a great disgust, and immediately changed the topic, "Miss Xia's personal ring, her beauty is not as good as yours, why don't you give me one?".
Xia Xunqiu didn't understand how Tang Tong could say such a thing, so he thought about it carefully and understood. He instructed Qiu and Choi Dong beside him: "You go and let people serve some tea and desserts!", Yu Qiu and Choo Dong did not dare to go against Xia Shunqiu's wishes, and bowed down in response.
Xia Xunqiu was alone in the pavilion at this time, Tang Tong smiled a little evilly, "Aren't you afraid that I will insult you?".
Xia Xunqiu seemed very confident, "With what I know about you, the more you say this, the less you will do it, you are not the one who does it.".
Tang Tong straightened his big finger and praised: "Insightful!".
Xia Xunqiu didn't want Tang Tong's praise, but went straight to the point, "Now that the person is gone, you should say it!".
"Miss Xia has to promise me something!", Tang Tong hurried up, knowing that someone would come soon.
Xia Xunqiu nodded, "Please speak!".
Tang Tong said quickly, "If I help Miss Xia this time, you have to help me once in the future, of course, it is a matter of officialdom.".
Xia Xunqiu did not hesitate and quickly nodded in agreement.
"Actually, this is not my intention, I am afraid of refusing directly, first, I am afraid of your uncle's revenge, second, I am afraid of hurting your heart, and third, I also have the heart to help you, I hope Miss Xia understands a little, as long as I have more contact, I have many problems, and I am not the person you expect!", Tang Tong spoke very honestly.
Xia Xunqiu was a little puzzled, and when he saw that he was about to come over, he had to reply: "Okay!" That's what I've been thinking, tell me your way!".
Tang Tong hurried up, "Xia Gexiang is just like you, he doesn't look down on me at all, you can only make things bigger, let Cao Ge Lao come forward and solve it!".
Xia Xunqiu didn't understand and asked rhetorically; "My grandfather didn't care about my business at all, and he persuaded me that my father was also for my good!".
Tang Tong hurriedly explained, "Because Elder Cao Ge knows that you are a person who understands the overall situation, and you are just making a small fuss. But when you are forced to commit suicide on a hunger strike, things will be different!", at this time, Chip Dong came up with his subordinates with snacks, and Xia Shunqiu savored the meaning of Tang's call, and saw that the plate had been set and the tea was poured. He commanded again, "Prepare for the winter, you take them down, no one is allowed to approach!", and the commander led the people down.
There were two left, Tang Tong and Xia Xunqiu, Xia Xunqiu had no confidence in this method, and asked worriedly: "Can this work?".
Tang informed that Xia Xunqiu had never done anything out of the ordinary, and was still hesitating. With a mocking tone, he said, "What a ride!" When a child behaves unusually, will the elders not be in a hurry? Besides, it's just a modest way to make trouble, and it doesn't affect your ladylike image!".
Xia Xunqiu really admires Tang Tong now, he can see his own heart, he has always followed the rules, he really can't do such a thing. Can't help but ask, "How do you know what I'm thinking?".
Tang Tong looked surprised and said happily; "I really guessed right!", and kept laughing.
Xia Xunqiu felt that there was a more appropriate way, "Is this the only way?".
Tang Tongjian raised his index finger and swung it left and right, "No! Relying on your grandfather and uncle is the most effective.".
Xia Shunqiu thought about it, his ideas were indeed too naïve. Tang Tong said again: "Trust me! It's urgent! Cao Ge is the most distressed!", he nodded as he spoke, hoping to get her approval.
Xia Xunqiu looked at Tang Tong's confident appearance, how good it would be if these words came out of Lan Tingshu's mouth! Suddenly, a curiosity rose in his heart, "Who is the person that Lord Tang likes?".
Tang Tong behaved very playfully, "If I say it, you will laugh at me for wanting to eat swan meat, it's better not to say it!".
Seeing him say this, Xia Xunqiu was a little angry, "If you don't say it, don't say it, who is rare!".
"Leaving a secret will arouse people's curiosity and remember me so often!".
Xia Xunqiu has never seen a man in front of him, completely ignoring whether men and women give or receive kisses. It's like brother and sister talking. A sense of intimacy couldn't help but have no worries, Xia Xunqiu asked, "What would you say to Chen Dingxian?".
Tang Tong raised his hands and shook in disbelief, and grimaced, "I will say that Miss Xia is making fun of me, with Miss Xia's precious body, how can she take a fancy to me, how can you say this?".
Xia Xunqiu couldn't help but cover his mouth and smile when he saw Tang Tong's funny appearance.
Tang Tong was stunned all of a sudden, and felt something, "I didn't expect Miss Xia to laugh so beautiful!".
Xia Xunqiu stopped laughing, but in front of Tang Tong, there was no evasion between men and women at all, and he scolded sharply: "Don't be poor! What do you say to Chen Dingxian, what's the matter with me!", but he couldn't help but laugh again.